NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
6,028 km
3,746 miles
SIR
Sion
Switzerland
Distance
6,028 km
3,746 mi / 3,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO SIR
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sion Airport
IATA Code NBO SIR
ICAO Code HKJK LSGS
City Nairobi Sion
Country Kenya Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Zurich
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,585 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 46.220000, 7.330000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sion (SIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sion Airport (SIR) in Sion, Switzerland is 6,028 kilometers (3,746 miles / 3,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:24 in Nairobi, it's 02:24 in Sion.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,745 feet between the two airports. Sion Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sion (SIR) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 143° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Sion Airport (SIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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